Deputy Supervisor Ken Bednark rejects Sumpter board’s offer
Sumpter Township Deputy Supervisor Ken Bednark told the Independent he has rejected the offer made by the township board at its Jan. 26 meeting because it falls far short of[…]
VBT Recreation Committee seeking input on design of community center
Van Buren Township is seeking input on designing a new community center at the township hall, 46425 Tyler Rd. “Last year we sent residents a feasibly study,” said VBT Supervisor[…]
Tree cutting leads to wires falling, fires, power outages in area
At about 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Davey’s Tree Service was cutting tree limbs for DTE in an area along Martinsville Road between the railroad track and E. Huron[…]
Editorial: School Board seeks input on sale of its land for pot shop
The Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education held a very lively discussion at its regular meeting Monday, and it was held via Zoom. At issue is the nine acres[…]
VBPS considers selling property for pot shop
As soon as the zoning for marijuana facilities in the city of Belleville was announced, two to three people called the Van Buren Public Schools right away. School Supt. Pete[…]
VBT moves forward on plans for new rec center
A large community feasibility study, that was OKed in March 2019 to find out what the public wanted in a recreation center, was appreciatively received by the Van Buren Township[…]
Van Buren Township offices remain open, but it’s by appointment only
Due to COVID-19, all Van Buren Township administrative offices are now by appointment only. This began Monday, Jan. 25, and runs until March 31, according to a news release from[…]
Belleville to seek new city manager
Interim Belleville City Manager Tracey Schultz Kobylarz will be leaving the city and the city will be looking for a new city manager. Mayor Kerreen Conley announced this at the[…]
Sumpter attorney to review non-payment of deputy supervisor salary
Sumpter Township Trustee Peggy Morgan asked fellow board members to look into why new Deputy Supervisor Ken Bednark is not getting paid. She asked the question during the regular township[…]
State Senator Joe Bellino named House Energy chair for a second term
State Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, has been named chair of the House Energy Committee for a second consecutive term, according to House Speaker Jason Wentworth. The House Energy Policy Committee[…]
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